CHAPTER 16: A PROMISE WRITTEN IN THE STARS
Chapter 16: A Promise Written in the Stars The first light of dawn spilled across the city, turning the glass walls of Blackwood Tower into sheets of gold. Damien Blackwood stood alone on the rooftop terrace, hands resting on the railing as he watched the sun rise. For the first time in years, he wasn't thinking about business meetings or billion-dollar contracts. He was thinking about promises. Footsteps approached behind him. "You didn't sleep." Ariana stepped onto the terrace carrying two cups of hot coffee. The cool morning breeze lifted strands of her dark hair as she smiled gently. "I thought you might need this." Damien accepted the cup. "Thank you." For a few moments, neither of them spoke. The silence between them felt peaceful instead of awkward. "I used to dream about
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